Buffalo Dreams began long before I ever picked up a camera.

The buffalo has been a constant in my life—from a childhood stuffed animal to my high school mascot—appearing again and again in ways I didn’t fully understand at the time. Over the years, as life pulled me in different directions, that symbol stayed with me.

I’ve always been drawn to what’s beyond the next turn—curious where a road might lead, and willing to follow it. Not always with certainty, but knowing I’d rather try than be left wondering what might have been if only I had been brave enough. I often think of my path like a river—branching, shifting, and sometimes carrying me in unexpected directions. But even those turns have a way of leading you back.

This collection was created during one of those returns.

After moving to the Northwest, I found myself drawn to Montana—a landscape that came to represent a spirit of adventure and exploration. Often misunderstood and once nearly erased, the buffalo have endured. They move through harsh landscapes with a quiet strength—an enduring symbol of resilience and perseverance.

Buffalo Dreams Volume 1 is a tribute to that spirit—and to the courage it takes to trust yourself, take a chance, and return to the path you were always meant to follow.